Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The US Customs Specialist will lead customs activities for Faurecia in the US and Canada, ensuring full compliance with customs laws and regulations.   

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Help to define and Manage customs strategy with the Customs Manager NAO
• Develop and maintain a Service Level Agreement with the divisions.
• Define and Implement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and carry out audits, to verify customs compliance according to the applicable legislation.
• Support the development of tools to support customs compliance.
• Provide training to divisions and other departments regarding processes and procedures that need to be followed to ensure compliance.
• Perform internal audits of customs related processes.
• Supports audits of suppliers regarding compliance with Faurecia procedures.
• Advise the company stakeholders in the Group of changes in import or export laws or regulations, import or export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas and other customs related matters.
• Understanding of US rules on international sanctions and the EAR (US regulations governing dual-use items).
• Oversee government audits and Customs and Border Protections inquiries as lead representative of Faurecia.
• Manage border petitions.
• Manage powers of attorney, automated clearinghouse, and bonds.
• Monitors trade programs.
• Manage external expert support along with the NAO Customs Manager (e.g. Copperhill, Buckland, etc.).
• Manage customs broker issues at a macro level (e.g. drive consistency in divisions).
• Administrate and enhance the certification initiatives (e.g. CTPAT, ISA) and liaise with the relevant authorities in both countries.
• Take lead role in free trade zone control issues.
• Participate in key sector professional organizations to ensure proper legal watch and relay the needs of the company in customs and trade.
• Manage refunds, tariffs payments and inquiries from the divisions.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

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Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.